Ancient Tears BloodLine

Chapter 1535: Rumours spread

Ball Family,

A few days passed.

Faction Leader Francesca didn’t open the hidden chamber. She was convinced that Zack Lockwood would need at least a week to achieve a breakthrough.

So she instructed the main elders not to disturb the main hall. No one was allowed to enter the main hall until she came back.

The main elders were taken aback by the instructions. One of the main elders understood the reason, but he didn’t spill the beans.

Others thought that the Family Head was going back for the competition. They assured her that no one would go near the main hall.

They were not fools. They could tell that the young man must be inside one of the rooms in the hall. The Family Head was clear with her words.

She didn’t want anyone to disturb the young man, including the main elders.

Francesca left the clan alone.

It didn’t take long for her departure to be known to others. This time her stay was short. The family members were disappointed.

Because the Family Head didn’t see others. She had been busy the past few days. Not long after, someone mentioned the young man.

The main elders’ casual talk was overheard by the family members. The news quickly spread that the Family Head had brought a young man to their clan earlier.

But no one had seen the young man. Only the main elders knew about the matter. They were shocked. They didn’t know who spread the news.

They had promised the Family Head that no one would go to the main hall. Now the news had spread. The family members might try to go to the main hall.

Usually, they were not allowed to enter the main hall. Only the family head could use that place. Even the main elders only went there to convene important meetings.

They wouldn’t roam around the place. It was because they were not the strongest in the family. There were hidden members in the family.

They were the truly strongest. They followed the clan rules strictly. If they saw that the main elders were not following the rules, the elders could be punished.

What’s more? They didn’t know whether the Family Head had informed the hidden members or not. If she did, then they should not entertain the idea.

The main elders then gathered. They knew the developments in the family. They didn’t know who spread the news.

They gave strict orders to the other elders and the family members. They didn’t want anyone to go to the main hall.

The family members realized that the news was true. Someone from the outside was staying with the family. The older family members agreed to the instructions.

The main elders told them that it was an order from the family head. Knowing that, they realized that the young man must be someone important.

They were curious, but that was all. They wouldn’t break the rules. But the young members of the family were different.

They wanted to know the identity of the person. But they were afraid of the Family Head. Like in other families, there were some unruly people who were not afraid of punishments.

They wanted to uncover the identity of the young man. A few of them were descendants of the main elders. They didn’t listen to anyone.

Knowing that an interesting young man was probably staying in the main hall, they became even more curious. The Elders were mostly old and had Purple Mark Strength.

But there were many talented warriors in the clan with the same strength as the elders. They didn’t have positions. They were only afraid of the Family Head and the Hidden Members.

Right now, a dark-blue-haired man in his early middle age was the most curious. He was a descendant who came from the main family as well.

His name was Rupert. He was a descendant of one of the siblings of Family Head Francesca. So, he was not that afraid of the family head either.

Since he had decided to act, he wanted to act alone. If he began to act secretly, then he could find the young man in the hall.

But if he went with others, there was a chance of exposure. More than exposing himself to the main elders and other family members, he was afraid of the hidden members.

The old ancestors were the true pillars of the clan. Some of them were Red Mark Warriors. They followed the rules strictly. He didn’t want to anger any of them.

So he made up his mind to go alone. Rupert then waited for the night to come.

Meanwhile,

There were a few other reckless warriors who had decided to act as well. Unlike Rupert, they had formed a team. Even if they got caught, they would receive a collective punishment.

There were elders and families behind them. They wouldn’t watch silently. So the punishment would be less severe. But they had not decided when to act.

That night,

Rupert left the family quarters. He was going to the main hall. It was not easy to enter the main hall. There would be guards as well.

He needed to bypass them. It was not easy. The main hall was empty. Only the Family Head was qualified to stay there. Since the young man was staying inside, he expected there would be more guards waiting outside.

When he reached the place, he saw exactly that. Patrolling teams were outside the main hall.

Rupert frowned. He didn’t want to make himself known. If he showed himself, then word would reach the ears of the main elders.

He had thought he could infiltrate the place. But he didn’t expect to see this many guards here. They were not giving him a chance to sneak in.

At least a couple of guards had their eyes on the main hall. Even if they didn’t pay attention, then someone else would.

The guards were having a similar discussion about the young man. Now they understood why the main elders had ordered them to guard the empty main hall.

They understood it was not empty anymore. A certain visitor was staying inside. They had heard about the rumors as well. But it was not their place to comment and worry about it.